Guardians Ad Litem (GAL)
Administers, maintains and distributes lists of attorneys who are qualified to serve as guardians ad litem for children in Virginia’s juvenile and domestic relations district courts and circuit courts and for incapacitated persons in Virginia's circuit courts.

Hearing Officers
The Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court maintains rules for, as well as a list of, attorney hearing officers to preside over certain administrative hearings pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-4024.

Journey Through Justice
An interactive website designed by the Office of the Executive Secretary to educate students, teachers and the public about Virginia's Judicial System. The web site will be developed further and updated periodically. Please visit often for new features and information.

Judicial Settlement Conference
A no-cost, confidential process in which parties to a civil, circuit court case meet with a neutral third party (a retired circuit court judge) to explore options for settling their dispute.

Mediation
An alternative process for dispute resolution in which a neutral mediator facilitates communication between the parties with the goal of the parties coming up with their own resolution of the dispute.

Parent Education
Provides mandated parent education training to parties in cases where a child’s custody, visitation or support is contested.

Virginia Access to Justice Commission
The Commission coordinates access to justice activities among various groups, mobilizing legal professionals to provide legal services to low income individuals, encouraging the development of auxiliary resources for underserved populations, and making the courts more accessible for all citizens.